NJ 206OFFICERS

2014 ~ 2015

Bob Beck *

Commandant

Jim Wisecup *Senior Vice

Commandant

Jimmy Heien * Junior Vice

Commandant

Bob Stalzer * Judge Advocate

Steve Bliss Adjutant/Paymaster

Dan DanziChaplain

AnthonyOszmianski

Sergeant at Arms

Artie WilliamsQuartermaster

Gloria BeckRecording Officer

Keith ButlerPast Commandant

* = DetachmentTrustees

MCL National Dept NJ MCL Marines CareFoundation

SlatteryDetachment 206

SLATTERY OnLine NEWS

Welcome To Your OnLine Newsletter - Apr 2015 Volume #3 Issue #4

A VETERAN'S HONORARY DESIGNATION HAS BEEN CREATED TODISPLAY ON YOUR NJ DRIVERS LICENSE APPLY IN PERSON OR BYMAIL FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON NEWSLETTER PAGE 4

New Jersey Motor Vehicles web page:www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/vet.htm

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L/CPL Robert J. Slattery Marine Corps League, Detachment #206

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P.O. Box 566, West Caldwell, NJ 07007-0566

Editors: Don Patterson ~ Pete Gallo This newsletter is interactive while online, all links will work & sometimes open a new screen. To print in full color,set your printer for "Print Backgrounds". To print in B & W, just print page. You can print each page separately, thepage number is at top right of page. Officers & members wishing to post in the newsletter, please send info to Pete

Gallo.

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L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #1

2015 ScheduleApr 2nd - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 home Whippany

Apr 17th - Lunch Bunch meets Billy's Red room, Whippany

May 7th - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 home, Whippany

May 15th - Lunch bunch meets Charlotte's Web West Clinton street Dover

May 23rd - Flag placement Veteran's grave sites Gate Heaven cemetery East Hanover Meet Post 155 Legion Home 0800

May 25th - Memorial Day full details will be posted on detachment web site front page

Jun 4th - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 Legion home

Jun 14th - Flag retirement ceremony (at dusk) American Legion Post home Whippany

Jun 19th - Lunch Bunch meets at Billy's Red Room Whippany

Jul 2nd - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 Legion home Whippany Nomination det. officers

Aug 6th - Meeting starts 1900 Summer social details to follow

Sep 3rd - Meeting starts 1930 - Election of officers

Oct 1st - Meeting starts 1900 - Installation of officers.

Nov 5th - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 Legion home Whippany

Nov 10th - 239th Birthday Marine Corps.

Nov 11th - Veterans Day ceremony meet 1030 Post 155 Legion home

Dec 3rd - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 Legion home Whippany

Lunch Bunch Luncheons for 2015 "Chucky" Blazure's Lunch Bunch Luncheons for 2015 3rd Thursday of each month at 1200

Can't make the meeting to visit with your friends maybe you can make the luncheons for some scuttlebutt sessions. The tab is dividedamong the attendees, make plans to stop by renew old friendships and make new ones.

Apr 16th - Charlotte's Web

May 21st - Billy & Madeline's Red Room

Jun 18th - Charlotte's Web

"EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR TROOP 155 WHIPPANY NJ"

Sunday March 1, 2015., at American Legion Post 155home.,before honored guests, scouts, family members,friends, Mayor and other dignitaries. Detachment EagleScout Chairman Mario Monaco presents the MarineCorps League Eagle Scout Certificate and Department NJEagle Scout patch to Eagle Scouts Tim Gallo andBranden Dennis

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #2

"Ceremonial Flag Set given to Walter Reed National Military Hospital"

LTC Jennifer Anthis and Mia Nam accept the indoor ceremonial Flag Set with stands provided by SlatteryDetachment for the Marine Detachment Wounded Warrior Bn- East, Walter Reed NMMC.

"ATTENTION ON DECKYOUR PARTICIPATION IS REQUESTED TWO VERY IMPORTANT EVENTS"

1.SATURDAY MAY 23, 2015: FLAG PLACEMENT VETERAN'S GRAVE SITES GATE HEAVEN CEMETERY RIDGEDALE AVE. EASTHANOVER MEET AT 0745 POST 155 HOME

2.HANOVER TOWNSHIP VETERANS ALLIANCE 2015 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE SCHEDULE

Memorial Day May 25,2015:

0700 - 0815 : Breakfast for parade participants --- at Community Recreation Center Municipal Complex Route 10 West at North JeffersonRoad WE Meet at recreation center:

0830 :0845 Memorial Services Veteran's Monument at Town Hall - adjacent to Recreation Center at conclusion of the Memorial Service.Buses will then transport us to Parade starting location

0930: Parade starts at Whippany Park High School East Fairchild Place & Whippany Road we then march to American Legion Post 155Home for Memorial Services followed by refreshments. Shuttle Buses will be available after the ceremonies at the Legion Post Home toreturn to all parking areas.

Parking will be at the Recreation Center, VFW, Pine Plaza, and Whippany Park High School parking lots.

THERE WILL BE "NO PARKING AT AMERICAN LEGION HOME"

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #3

"Ref. Camp Lejeune Veterans"

"Walter Reed Hospital"

I wish to thank everyone who has donated to our wounded at Walter Reed. I am not going to name youhere do to space limitations, but I/we know who you are and really appreciate everything you do. I havemade 4 or more trips with a full truck load of gifts including last Saturday. I delivered another box or two ofjackets, and 7 boxes of pillows that included chocolate & audio books. I also visited with a Marine on the 4th floor who had just arrived. I gave him a coin, blanket & flag, plussome pillows & a jacket. Semper Fi, Don

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #4

Please read this very important message from the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission so that you can assist your members in obtaining andusing this well-deserved designation. Veteran92s Honorary Designation New Jersey thanks our military veterans who proudly served toprotect our freedom. To honor you, a special designation has been created for display on your driver92s license or non-driver ID card.

On March 1, 2015, in an effort to provide this recognition to you as quickly as possible, the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will beginissuing custom-designed stickers to those veterans who wish to display them on their driver92s licenses or non-driver ID cards. The MVCwill notify those of you who requested these stickers at a later date when a permanently imprinted veteran92s designation is available.

Beginning March 1, you may request your honorary veteran92s recognition sticker in person or by mail.

In Person Visit any MVC agency and bring both of the following documents to receive your veteran92s recognition sticker. The sticker willcome with instructions for attaching it properly to your driver92s license or non-driver ID card.

1. Your current NJ driver92s license or non-driver ID card AND 20 2. Original or photocopy of your military discharge document to showsatisfactory proof of your veteran92s status: Original or photocopy of DD-214, DD-215 OR Original or photocopy of federal activationorders showing service under Title 10, section 672 or section 12301 of the United States Code OR Original or photocopy of report ofSeparation of Active Duty (discharged prior to 1950).

By Mail

Send all three of the following documents to receive your honorary veteran92s recognition sticker. The sticker will come with instructionsfor attaching it properly to your driver92s license or non-driver ID card. 20 1. Photocopy of your current NJ driver92s license or non-driverID card AND 20 2. Photocopy of your military discharge document to show satisfactory proof of your veteran92s status: Photocopy of DD-214, DD-215 OR Photocopy of federal activation orders showing service under Title 10, section 672 or section 12301 of the United StatesCode OR20 Photocopy of report of Separation of Active Duty (discharged prior to 1950) AND 3. A self-addressed stamped envelope (mustbe included).

Mail all three items to: NJMVC 225 E. State Street PO Box 129 96 Veterans Trenton, NJ 08610

New Jersey Motor Vehicles web page: www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/vet.htm

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #5

"Gunny Minix Retirement"

Don Patterson and I attended the retirement ceremony for the Gunny today. Before I presented him withthe $1,000 check I thanked him for all that he did for us and the wounded and injured men & women whocame thru Andrews, Walter Reed and Bethesda. I gave him the check and told him hopefully we could payfor one of the sandwiches and a coke. He eyes got real big when it saw the amount. Thanks to all whomade this possible.

(Left Photo) Major Richard Barbon pins the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal on GunnerySergeant Paul E. Minix.

(Right Photo) 1st Sgt Victor M. Melendez presents a shadow box from the Marines at Walter Reed Liaisonoffice.

Photos from retirement ceremony at: www.oohrah.net/minix

View & Get 2015 Social Photos: www.oohrahsemperfi.net/archives/slattery/yr2015/social/

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #6

"Member Don Patterson makes special deliveryto Walter Reed National Military Hospital"

Friday March 6, 2015: Don delivered the following items to LTC Jennifer Anthis, Marine Detachment OIC , Wounded Warrior BN EastWalter Reed NMMC Bethesda and Mia Nam Family Support Coordinator building 62, room 2092 50+ denim jackets, a full case of golfshirts with Semper Emblem, a couple of cases of slippers with EGA emblem these items were provided by the Heart of a Marine Fundfounded by Georgette & Roy Frank in memory of their son LCPL Philip Frank, KIA Iraq.They also provide the canes that Don passes out atWalter Reed.

"THREE MEMBERS GRADUATE DEPARTMENT NJ LEADERSHIP SCHOOL"

Saturday March 7, 2015,at Sea Girt NJ the following members graduated from leadership school, Commandant Robert Beck. SVRJames Wisecup and PDC Keith Butler presented by Rosemary Fleming, Commandant, Dept. of NewJersey

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #7

"BI-MONTHLY COFFEE SOCIAL VISIT FOR PATIENTS AT VA HOSPITAL LYONS CAMPUS"

March 14, 2015 1000: the following members, Dan Danzi, Al Bischoff, Jimmy Heien, Tony Oszmianski andTom Miller served the ever popular sausage/eggs, turkey/sausage/eggs sandwiches, coffee, orange juice,bagels/cream cheese, bagels/butter,Portuguese rolls/butter/cream/cheese. crumb cake, assorted donuts,sugar free cake, bananas, they served 55/60 Patients.

Chairman Dan Danzi selects a wide variety of items, for our veterans to enjoy to go along with the mostimportant item we provide that is the PRESENCE of all our volunteers who spend personal one on onetime with our fellow veterans, just to let them know they are not forgotten. These visits can not beaccomplished with out the support of all our donors & volunteers:

THE NEXT COFFEE SOCIAL AT LYONS IS MAY 9TH Put this date on your calendar plan to join us.Wemeet at Post 155 Legion home at 0915 we leave the Legion at 0930 & car pool to Lyons.Volunteer acouple of hours on a Saturday morning spending quality time with your fellow veterans. It's worth seeingthe joy on their faces and how their spirits are lifted and how happy they are to see you.Yes it does makeyou feel good when they thank you it also gives them something positive looking forward to our next visit

****THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS & DONORS ****

"FIRE ARMS SAFTY COURSE"

Fourteen detachment members along with four family members attended the NRA Safety Course at FSS(firearms Support and Storage located in Pine Plaza Whippany. The class on March 8th had 10 membersand on the evenings of the 11th and 12th 8 members attended. The course consistedof information onsafe gun handling, ammunition, and shooting fundamentals. They also received the following printedmaterial a NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure, Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and Winchester/NRAMarksmanship Qualification booklet at completion a NRA First Steps Orientation Certificate. Everybodyalso spent time on the simulator screen shooting at many different scenarios, learning how to hold a pistoland being able see where you hit your target on the screen. The women gave the men a run for theirmoney. I think all enjoyed this part of the program the most. All believed the program was very informationand they would like to learn more. Thanks to Jimmy Heien for setting up and organizing the safety course.I believe Jimmy would set up another advance class if the interest is there Jimmy Heien Junior ViceCommandant

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #8

"Associate Member of the Slattery DetachmentMonika Flaherty takes to the air"

Fly Along with Monika Flaherty as she departs from Joint Base McQuire-Dix- Lakehurst NJ to SanAntonio Texas aboard an Air Force KC-10 Extender advanced tanker and cargo aircraft **** "WHAT ANAMAZING TWO DAY EXPERIENCE" ****

Hello Pete/Don/everyone: I have been asked to share my extraordinary experience of attending a "Bosslift" to San Antonio, Texas, also known as the Capital City of the Military for it's citizen's love of it. I did notknow what to expect, but was nonetheless thrilled for this opportunity. An added plus was that my one andonly nephew , Deputy Chief Steven Weippert, AF, is stationed at Randolph AFB. I did get an opportunityto visit him and his new bride Samantha...

Colonel Michael J. Underkofler is the Commander and Senior Air Force Reserve Technician of the 514thAir Mobility Wing, Joint Base McQuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The 514th Air Mobility Wing is an associatereserve wing compromised of 24 subordinate units that support airlift, air re-fueling and aeromedicalevacuation missions using KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster lll aircraft. Colonel Underkofler isresponsible for training And equipping more than 2800 personnel, including air reserve technicians (ART)and traditional reservists. As an ART, the colonel holds dual status as a civil service employee and AirForce reservist. The Colonel is highly decorated and I consider him a respected and admired friend ofmine.

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - #9

"Monica Continued"

The 514th Air Mobility Wing's Bosslift purpose is toinform key civilian education, business, andcommunity leaders about the United States Air ForceReserve. The co-sponsor for the trip was the NewJersey Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve,ESGR. There was approximately 32 Civilian, AFOfficers and Airmen on this mission.

We had a very full itinerary in the two day trip whichoriginated at Joint Base McQuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ihad the extreme privilege of flying out IN the cockpitof a KC-10 Extender, which is an advanced tankerand cargo aircraft. The pilot was Lieutenant ColonelGrant Christianson. In addition to witnessing a takeoff, we also were made privy to sitting in the rear ofthe plane and observing the Boom OperatorTechnician who is responsible for refueling otheraircraft. Upon arrival, we had a windshield tour ofFort Sam Houston and proceeded directly to BrookeArmy Medical Center. Unlike, my hospital visits withthe Slattery Detachment/Marines Cares, we visitedthe facility received briefing and an overview of it, andthe ISR/Burn Center as well. It is a State of the Art facility. The tour did not include interaction with anypatients. We visited a Fisher House and also a Warrior Family Support Center. It is critical that ourwounded heroes have family at hand to help them through their journey of getting acclimated to their "newnorm". Needless to say, having a place to stay for the families is critical as they have financial burdens toconsider, which at times is devastating to say the least.

The following day, we visited JBSA-Lackland and received a tour of their Basic Military Training program,the dorms and also a tour of the Defense Language Institute which has a lengthy list of Alumni fromMilitaries around the world. There, the students learn English and the "American Way" of life. It wasfascinating to say the least. Needless to say, I met a wide array of extraordinary people, some of which Inow consider friends. We all were assigned a "Wingman" on the trip, so as no one would be left behind atour frequent stops. I had the extreme privilege of calling Colonel Paulette Shank my "Wingman". She wasfeatured on a 60 Minutes story, "A Fighting Chance". Before retiring in 2013, Colonel shank was a medicalsquadron commander. I learned such valuable information from her every step of the trip. She is anincredible, caring woman. I recommend you watch the 60 Minutes story and you see a small piece of whatthese heroes do to save our severely injured troops.

On our journey back, we were on board a C/17 aircraft piloted by Captain Justin Paulson. The flight backincluded a Aeromedical evacuation training mission, overseen by Commander Lin Stokes-Crowe, 514thAeromedical Evacuation Squadron, JBM-D-L. We had the opportunity to not only witness, but interact withthe Unit. I can say my blood pressure was where it should be, as one of the Flight Nurses chose thisexuberant passenger, yours truly, to be a simulation patient in their training mission.

I met many Heroes along this 2 day experience, an experience I shall cherish. I have an even greaterappreciation and respect for the men and woman, who serve in our Air Force & AF Reserve. Most of thereservists have civilian careers that they must juggle along with their Military duties and obligations. Theyhave family, which I have learned is the backbone to a healthy airman/sailor/soldier. Many have hadseveral deployments, which as you know comes with great sacrifice. It was apparent that they all possesslove of country, careers, family and their fellow citizen. Not one I have met, considers themselves a Hero. However, I shall not be swayed from that line of thought.

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Apr 2015 - 10

"Monica Continued"

I, as an associate member of the Slattery DetachmentMarine Corps League had the privilege of distributingour Challenge Coin. In addition, I gifted the artworkprints of our talented artist Marine Tom Miller. I cannotconvey the delight and appreciation on the faces ofthose who received one of his magnificent creations.All recipients were past and present Air Forcereservists/active members. Dually, as a member ofOperation Jersey Cares, 2 large cartons of HersheyBars and m & m's etc, accompanied me on thisjourney. They remained in San Antonio where theyare sure to be enjoyed by many, courtesy of OJC.

Since retiring from my career as a florist 6 years ago,I have had the privilege of volunteer work in manyfacets with Operation Jersey Cares, the SlatteryDetachment and the Chester Lion's Club, I have metmany incredible people who share the same fiber,"wanting to give back". Many are heroes in their ownright, such as my friends from the Slattery

Detachment, some of which served in Viet Nam, one in particular I must mention, Sergeant Major EddieNeas in addition to Past Commandant Keith Butler, who have mentored me and in my personal missionfor our Military. I continue to learn much through this journey of mine, be it packing care packagesalongside the many volunteers who are all passionate about supporting our deployed or wounded troops. Or, visiting our elderly and sadly enough forgotten Hero's at local VA Hospitals, to spreading the wordabout all the worthwhile causes, or to venturing down to Walter Reed to visit our severely wounded. I shallconclude with a heartfelt "Thank You!" To Colonel Underkofler for allowing me to add this chapter to mystory....I am a lucky girl!!!

Monika Flaherty